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New treaty standards give developing economies stronger taxing rights over resource activities and align policies with global sustainability goals.
Optimize energy efficiency, use climate-friendly refrigerants, and leverage advanced digital technologies.
In the Indian city of Mangalore, the local government partnered with private companies to modernize the sewage system and turn wastewater into a valuable asset.
In Thailand, subsidies, housing grants, educational programs and the leveraging of economies of scale are being used to benefit poor urban dwellers.
Health systems must prioritize sustainable oxygen supply to strengthen routine care and prepare for future pandemics.
EPR frameworks, plastic credit schemes, and high-level waste management technologies can support the Global Plastics Treaty implementation.
Define large businesses, implement comprehensive management of compliance risk, increase public accountability, and improve perceptions of fairness.
Effective resettlement begins with keeping people at the heart of planning and decision-making.
A sound governance framework, supported by qualitative and quantitative value for money analysis, maximizes benefits from infrastructure investments.
Adjust the tax rate in response to inflation and income growth to sustain its potency in discouraging sugar-sweetened beverages consumption.